HomeMy WebLinkAboutDepartment of Commerce (5)November 2, 2007
City Council
City of Laurel
115Wlst St
Laurel, MT 59044
Dear Council Members:
Department of Commerce
HOUSING DIVISION
P.O. Box2D0545 ~' Helena, Montana 5962D-D545 * http:/Ihousing.rnt gov
~' NOV - 5 2007
We would like to personally invite you to the Consolidated Plan Public Meeting and a Joint Housing
Application Workshop being held in Red Lodge on November 15, 2007 at the Rock Creek Resort, 6380
US Highway212 S~ - -
Beginning at noon, the public meeting is open to everyone to discuss community needs and to review
Montana's Consolidated Plan (CP) - Annual Action Plan. The CP, a tool used to identify needs and allocate
resources to Montana communities and residents, is developed with information from interested citizens,
especially Iow- and moderate-income citizens; local government officials; statewide and regional institutions
and other organizations, including businesses, developers, and community and faith-based organizations;
and public and private agencies that provide assisted housing, health services, and social services.
The Consolidated Plan-Annual Action Plan serves as the state's annual application to the U.S. Department
of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME
Investment Partnerships (HOME), and Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG) programs. Combined, these grant
programs receive approximately $11 - $12 million annually from the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban
Development (HUD) that is invested in Montana's communities. Each year, these funds are provided to
Montana communities for decent, safe, and affordable housing; public facilities and other infrastructure; and
economic opportunities for lower-income families.
The draft 2008 Annual Action Plan will be available for review by November 9, 2007 on the Consolidated
Plan website: housing.mt.gov/Hous_CP_Apps.asp. If you are unable to access the website, you can
request printed copies of CP documents by caIling 406-841-2820 or TDD: 406-841-2702. Written comments
on the Annual Action Plan will be accepted through December 31, 2007. Submit your comments to Leslie
Edgcomb, CP Coordinator, Housing Division; P.O. Box 200545; Helena, MT 59620-0545.
~The Joint+leusingApplication Workshop begins at 8:00 a.m. and is yeur oppertunity toaccess several
housing funding agencies in one location! Participating agencies include the Montana Department of
Commerce's (MDOC) CDBG and HOME Programs, the Montana Board of Housing (MBOH), and USDA
Rural Development. Representatives from the agencies will present overviews of their housing programs
and application requirements. There will be plenty of opportunity to discuss your community development
needs, ideas, and proposed applications with the agencies during the afternoon breakout session starting at
1:30 p.m. In addition, staff from the MDOC's Business Resources Division (BRD) will be available to take
your questions.
We hope to see you on November 15 in Red Lodge.
Sincerely,
Bruce Brensdal
Housing Division Administrator
Leslie Edgcomb
Consolidated Plan Coordinator
Housinq Application Workshop and Consolidate~ Plan
Meeting
8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Tentative Agenda
8:00- 8:15
8:15- 8:30
8:30- 9:15
9:15 - 10:00
10:00 - 10:15
10:15 - 11:00
11:00 - 11:45
11:45 - 12:00
12:00- 1:15
1:15 - 1:30
Registration (Coffee & treats available)
Welcome & Introductions
CDBG
HONE
Break
HBOH
RD
Break ! Set up for lunch
Consolidated Plan Neeting
Break
1:30 - 4:00 Breakout Sessions with the Programs**
** The Breakout Sessions will provide you with the opportunity to meet
with program staff, either in small groups or individually, to discuss your
specific projects and/or needs
Advance registration is not required but
registering will help with planning for space,
materials and food. For more information and to
register online:
http://housing, mt.gov/Hous_Conf_Training.asp
Please note: The Consolidated Plan meeting is open to everyone. The housing workshop is targeted primarily toward those
interested in developing housing in their community and the application processes for various NBOH, CDBG, HOME, and
Rural Development funding programs for housing; not for individuals seeking homebuyer and/or rental assistance.
The MT Dept of Commerce will make reasonable modifications for persons with
disabilities who wish to participate in this public meeting. If you require an
accommodation, contact the Department at least five working days before the scheduled
meeting about the nature of the accommodation you need:
MT Dept of Commerce, Housing Division; PO Box 200545; Helena, MT 59620-0545
Telephone: 406-841-2820 / TDD: 406-841-2702 1 FAX: 406-841-282t I Montana Relay
Service: 711
E-maih HOMEProgram@mt.gov